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96th Communications Squadron

Cyber Infrastructure Design Guide

February 2020

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SCOTT A. WEED, Lt Col, USAF

Commander, 96th Communications Squadron

EAFB Cyber Infrastructure

IInInfrastructure Design Guide, 2019

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1--INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Scope

1.3. Communications and Information Systems Officer…………………………..6

Chapter 2--TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

2.1.1. Land Mobile Radio Equipment

2.2. Telecommunication Spaces

2.2.1. Floor Mount Equipment Rack………………………………………………...7

2.2.2. Wall Mount Equipment Rack

2.2.3. Information Processing System (IPS) Container

2.2.4. Network Switches

2.2.5. Temporary Network Switches………………………………………………...8

2.2.6. Voice Networking Services…………………………………………………...8

2.2.7. IDS Services…………………………………………………………………..8

2.2.8. Copper Patch Panels

2.2.9. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels

2.2.10. Distribution Pathway

2.2.11. Grounding and Bonding…

2.2.12. Buss Bar………………………………………………………………………9

2.2.13. Telecommunications Rooms Grounding and Bonding………………………10

2.2.14. Work Area Outlets…………………………………………………………

2.2.15. Cable Specifications………

2.2.16. Cable Subsystems……………………………………………………………10

2.2.17. Existing Legacy………………………………………………………………10

2.2.18. Abandoned ISP Cables……………………………………………………….10

2.2.19. Labeling Standard…………………………………………………………….11

2.3. Outside Plant (OSP)

2.3.1. Fiber Optic Cables

2.3.2. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels for OSP termination…

2.3.3. Fiber Optic Splice Enclosures

2.3.4. Copper Cables

2.3.5. Copper Cable Terminations

2.3.6. Copper Cable Splice Enclosures

2.3.7. Backboards

2.3.8. Maintenance Holes

2.3.9. Grounding

2.3.10. Main Distribution Manholes

2.3.11. Sub-Distribution Maintenance Holes

2.3.12. Concrete Encasement

2.3.13. Duct Placement

2.3.14. 4” Duct Fill

2.3.15. Rerouting of Existing Ducts

2.3.16. Pull String/Rope/Tape

2.3.17. Plugs

2.3.18. Duct and Acoustic Sealants

2.3.19. Duct tie-downs

2.3.20. Conduit Spacers

2.3.21. Joints and Connectors

2.3.22. Bends and Sweeps

2.3.23. Section Lengths

2.3.24. Minimum Duct Bank Sizing

2.3.25. Depth of Cover

2.3.26. Trench Width

2.3.27. Split Duct

2.3.28. Existing Ducts

2.3.29. Warning Tape

2.3.30. Locating Tape/Wire

2.3.31. Trace-Safe (or Equivalent)

2.3.32. Tracer Wire

2.3.33. Marker Poles

2.3.34. Duct/Conduit Mandrelling Requirements

Chapter 3--DELIVERABLES

3.1. Factory Reel Test/Inspection

3.2. Pre-Installation Tests

3.3. Copper Testing

3.4. Fiber Testing

3.4.1. Verification Tests

3.5. As-Built Documentation

3.6. Shape Files

3.7. Test and Acceptance Documentation…

3.8. Projects, Design, USACE, SABER Requirement…

Chapter 4--PARTS AND MATERIALS REGISTER

4.1. Data Jack

4.2. Blank Inserts

4.3. Surface Mount Raceway System

4.4. Riser CAT 6

4.5. Plenum CAT 6

4.6. Intra-building Distribution Cables

4.7. 25-pair – 3600-pair

4.8. Splice Enclosure

4.9. Building Station Terminal Blocks (110-Type)

4.10. Building Entrance Terminal Blocks (110-Type)

4.11. Cat 6 Connector Block 24/48 Port (Patch Panel)

4.12. Strain Relief Requirements

4.13. Fiber Optic Cabling for Inside Structure Installation

4.14. Fiber-Optic Connectors

4.15. Fiber Optic Connector – LC SM

4.16. Fiber Optic Connector – LC MM

4.17. Fiber Optic Patch Panel

4.18. Fiber Optic Core Cables

4.19. MicroCore® Fiber Single-Mode Cable

4.20. Maintenance Holes

4.21. Underground Plant Conduit HDPE

4.22. Underground Plant Conduit Schedule 40/80

Chapter 5--EMERGENCY REPAIR PROCEDURES

5.1. ISP/OSP Copper/Fiber Repair Guidelines

5.2. Temporary Repair Actions

5.3. Permanent Repair Actions

Chapter 6 -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTOR(S) QUALIFICATION

6.1. Contractors Qualification…………………………………………………27-28

ATTACHMENT A—DRAWING SPECIFICTIONS

ATTACHMENT B—LABELING SPECIFICTIONS

ATTACHMENT C—FIBER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT D—RACK ELEVTION STANDARDS NIPR/SIPR/DATA/VOIP

ATTACHMENT E—CABLE MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES

ATTACHMENT F—SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

ATTACHMENT G—APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose: The 96th Communications Squadron Cyber Infrastructure Design Guide provides requirements for designing and implementing interior and exterior telecommunications infrastructure for Eglin Air Force Base communications requirements. This infrastructure typically includes telecommunications spaces, pathways, inside and outside plant cabling and interconnecting components. Therefore, the design of interior and exterior telecommunications infrastructure shall be designed by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer using current industry standards. Moreover, the 96th Communications Squadron Cyber Infrastructure Design Guide provides specific guidance to those parties tasked with implementing existing and emerging interior and exterior telecommunications infrastructure requirements. Furthermore, this design guide shall be used and included when engineering, implementing and designing all communications requirements in order to meet proper operating and maintenance standards.

1.2. Scope: The mandatory technical requirements, parts and materials register, and referenced applicable publications shall be adhered to, contained within this document, shall be incorporated within all project designs and contracts for implementation on the installation. Deviation from this guide requires Communications Squadron (CS) approval. The telecommunications contractor(s) herein must coordinate with the 96th Communications Squadron concerning layout and configuration of all Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) cyber transport infrastructure.

1.3. Communications and Information Systems Officer: The 96 CS/CC is designated by

Technical Order (TO) 00-33A-1001 as the Communications and Information Systems Officer

(CSO) for the base. The 96 CS/CC is the operational and maintaining authority for Cyber

Infrastructure that supports the base and tenant units and has final approval over all Cyber

Infrastructure processes, procedures, requirements, and installations.

Chapter 2

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following design criteria provides additional requirements and guidance for Eglin AFB. These specific requirements are to be executed IAW all applicable publications and documents referenced within this guide. In the case of conflicting guidance, defer to the most stringent applicable standard.

2.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Equipment

2.1.1. For new construction and renovation of existing buildings, coordinate with 96 CS/SCXP, Projects and Requirements work center regarding the installation, relocation or removal of any land mobile radio equipment and air-to-ground radio equipment. A Project Manager will provide guidance on the purchase and installation of new equipment, removal and disposition of installed equipment and removal and re-installation of equipment being moved.

2.1.2. For planning purposes, the Eglin LMR infrastructure operates on version 7.18 software. All

Eglin LMR equipment is tied to the Air Force Space Command LMR zone core at Peterson

AFB, CO. All changes to the LMR infrastructure will require coordination with AF Space

Command and Motorola, as required.

2.1.3. All subscriber equipment intended to operate on the Eglin LMR infrastructure will be compatible and interoperable with the Motorola system. Subscriber equipment will have the required feature set and capabilities required to operate on the Eglin system. Subscriber programming will be completed by the 96 CS.

2.2. Telecommunication Spaces

2.2.1. Floor Mount Equipment Cabinet: All 72" or taller cabinet enclosures shall be 4-post, blend seamlessly into existing or new fixed ladder rack assemblies. In order to support, internal to the cabinet, copper and fiber cable installation; all 4-Post cabinet enclosures shall be outfitted with all necessary cable management accessories IAW Attachment E. All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall be

Great Lakes model GL790ES-2442MS with two side cars and end panels (P/N SC67942 and P/N

SCP7942) cable managers or equal, however customer requirements may dictate the size. All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall follow the rack elevation layout in Attachment D. All 4-post cabinet enclosures shall be lockable with unique lock cylinders and keys only accessible by 96 CS technicians in accordance with Attachment F. Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevations shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in accordance with Attachment

D. Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes.

Any cabinet requiring fiber patch cables in excess of 6-foot fiber patch cords to access switches shall require horizontal cable management accessories. All Surge Arrestors shall always be 1U higher than the top mounted UPS. In narrow or crowded telecommunication rooms, equipment cabinets shall be floor-mounted adjacent to a wall but shall provide a minimum 36 inches of space both in front of and behind the cabinet and behind any installed equipment. A minimum side clearance of 24 inches shall be provided on end cabinets. Provide 100 percent spare cabinet capacity based on the amount of cabinet capacity utilized by the patch panels provided. Spare cabinets shall be provided for the mounting of Government-purchased/installed LAN equipment, if required. Only

96 CS network equipment shall reside within the confines of 96 CS lockable enclosures in accordance with Attachment F. Wall-mounted cabinets may be utilized in small buildings or smaller areas not conducive for floor mount cabinet enclosures.

2.2.2. Wall Mount Equipment Cabinet: All wall mount lockable enclosures shall be Chatsworth

ThinLine II Model 13050-723 for low profile or Hoffman Access Plus II, Model EWMS482425 for full size, or equal based on customer requirements mounted to fire rated backboard and grounded

IAW para 2.2.11. All wall mount lockable enclosures shall follow elevation layout IAW Attachment

D Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevation shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in accordance with rack elevation drawings in Attachment D.

Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes.

2.2.3. Information Processing System (IPS) Container: A SIPR switch not located in an approved classified storage safe, vault, approved open storage area (AKA: secure room), or in a SCIF shall be secured in an IPS container. All IPS containers shall follow elevation layout IAW Attachment D.

All IPS containers shall be Hamilton Class 5 Single Door Model 23-36-19 or equal based on customer requirements. Dedicated circuits with electrical receptacles depicted in the rack elevation shall be supplied by onsite contractor and shall be placed in the nearest wall next to the IPS container. Exact electrical receptacles shall be identified in all iterations of the design drawings based on customer requirements and any future changes.

2.2.4. Network Switches. All network switches providing LAN connectivity for NIPR and SIPR shall be specified by 96 CS and funded by the occupying customer.

2.2.5. Temporary Network Switches. Temporary switches shall meet all aspects of this design guide. The need for a temporary switch shall be assessed every six months.

2.2.6. Voice Networking Services. All voice networking services will be provided utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). All VoIP devices and equipment to provide voice service shall be specified by 96CS and funded by the occupying customer.

2.2.7. IDS Services: All IDS services will be coordinated through the 96 SFS prior to request for installation. SF’s provider will engineer a solution depending on building location and fiber availability. Any variation to a copper solution will have to be approved through 96 CS. Customer may be required to purchase IDS Network Switches. Customer will be responsible for having a

CAT 6 Plenum cable or Fiber jumper installed in conduit from the IDS panel to the nearest communications room. 96 CS personnel will terminate the cable/fiber in the

Communications room and establish the path to the BDOC for connection.

2.2.8. Copper Patch Panels: Modular patch panels shall consist of a metal panel that accepts all

Panduit Mini-Com® Modules (or equivalent) to mix and match media types in the same panel.

Patch panels shall accept all modules for UTP and ScTP applications and shall mount to standard

19" racks. A 1RU cable management panel shall be installed between all equipment and patch panels as necessary.

2.2.9. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels: Shall be populated for maximum density utilizing LC type connectors. Optical fiber splicing shall use fusion splices with factory produced pigtails for all backbone and premise cabling with a 3-foot slack loop, strain relief included in each panel in both the Main Telecommunications Room (MTR) and Telecommunication Room (TR) locations.

2.2.10. Distribution Pathway: All pathways shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards.

Cable tray shall consist of a ladder type or welded wire cable tray with flat solid bottom or plenum rated tray insert in the telecommunication spaces to provide distribution between the plywood backboard, equipment racks, backbone conduits, and the distribution cable tray.

NOTE: Hook and loop straps shall be use to secure/bundle both fiber/copper cables within cable trays, ladders and racks throughout pathway. The hook and loop straps should be evenly spaced (4-feet on center) throughout the dressed length end-to-end. Hook and loop straps shall be used to prevent a change in the physical geometry of the cable that typically results from use of nylon tie wraps. See Figure:

2.2.11. Grounding and Bonding: All grounding and bonding shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards. All network equipment cabinets/racks or lockable enclosures shall be grounded in accordance with the ANSI/TIA-J-STD-607 grounding standard.

Buss Bars:

2.2.14. Work Area Outlets: All recessed gang boxes and surface mount deep device boxes shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches depth. All face plates shall be 4 port minimum. Panduit Mini-Com® Classic series (or equivalent) single gang downward sloped faceplate that accepts four modular jacks, off white color.

Contractor shall provide fiber and copper cable slack for maintenance within the horizontal cabling system configuration as follows in: Telecommunications room cable ladder - UTP/ScTP 10-feet and SM/MM 10-feet, Work area outlet - UTP/ScTP 1-foot and SM/MM 3.5-Feet above ceiling. Do not put slack or service loops in communications cabinets or racks.

2.2.15. Cable Specifications: All premise wiring supporting NIPR/VoIP/POTS work area outlets shall be white in color (Example: Category 6 UTP Plenum). NOTE: Unless otherwise specific to support users classification.

2.2.15.1. All cable subsystems labels shall use a permanent identifier that can be easily traced using methods in Attachment B and ANSI/TIA 606 for other system labeling requirements as described below.

2.2.16. Existing legacy CAT 3, 5 & 5e cabling shall not be reutilized, moved or re-terminated for design planning or renovation. i.e. modular and cubical furniture. Ensure the Designer of Record

(DOR) and Customers are aware of cost/detail requirements prior to Planning, Programming and

Budgeting. All Legacy (CAT 3, 5 & 5e) / (OM2 to OM3) cabling shall be brought to current of award industry standards/code during renovations, MILCONs, SABER projects or facility upgrades.

2.2.17. Abandoned ISP Cables: The accessible portion of all ISP abandoned communications cables shall be removed after cut-over and before final inspection. Where cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.

2.2.18. Labeling Standard: Label all ISP/OSP telecommunications infrastructure IAW ANSI/TIA

606. Cable tags shall be polyethylene. Handwritten labeling is unacceptable. Stenciled lettering for cable and termination hardware shall be provided using thermal ink transfer process.

2.2.18.1. Use the examples in Attachment B to assist with labeling the cable subsystem one

(patch panel to equipment outlet) outlets, and patch panels. From left to right the label reads, Telecomm space feeding outlet. Row letter (if there's one row then it's not needed) rack number. Patch panel elevation letter. Port number on patch panel in sequential order.

2.2.18.1.1. 96 CS prefers using a period between information to save space.

2.2.18.1.2. 96 CS prefers using elevation letter over RUs because older racks are not marked. (Request deviation approval from 96 CS/SCOW)

2.2.18.1.3. A "/" is authorized between port numbers if all the previous information is the same in the outlet labeling window. i.e. 129.A1.B.47/48.

2.2.18.1.4. Special designator should be placed before port number for anything other than

NIPR systems. i.e. DREN, CENTRIX, SIPR

2.2.18.1.5. Each cable, conduit, sleeve and pathway within the ISP shall be labeled showing TO & from information.

2.2.18.1.6. All labels shall meet requirements for legibility, defacement, and adhesion, specified in UL 969.

2.2.18.1.7. All outlet jacks, connectors, patch panels, and block hardware shall labeled.

2.2.18.1.8. All labels must match design and permanent record as-built documentation.

Example: RM # 129. Row# A /Rack# 1. PP# B. Port# 44

129. A1. B. 44

NOTE: All ISP/OSP requirements stated shall be used unless otherwise specified and approved during design by maintaining organization. ISP/OSP terminations shall be installed IAW all applicable local standards, industry standards and/or manufacturer specifications with the more stringent applying.

2.2.19. Voice Communications: Work area outlets shall be installed in all telecommunication rooms, break rooms, mechanical rooms, and entryways that are secured vestibules to support phone installation for safety, courtesy, and convenience purposes. Each MTR and TR shall have one wall-outlet installed at or near the entry door for emergency or voice communications.

2.3. OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

*SEE ATTACHMENT C: FIBER DESIGN NOTES

2.3.1. Fiber Optic Cables (FOCA): All OSP cables installed shall be all dielectric, loose tube design with either water block tape or gel filled. All fiber optic cable installed shall be all dielectric with no metallic content. A minimum 24 strand single-mode fiber shall be installed to support core service for all fiber optic installations. FOCA shall be installed from point to point to maximum extent possible. Avoid all unnecessary splicing to prevent excess attenuation and reflection. Fiber and copper cabling shall not be installed within the same duct system, pathway or mesh/inner ducts at any point.

2.3.2. Fiber Optic Distribution Panels (FODP) for OSP termination: Shall be populated for maximum density utilizing LC type connectors. All new FODP’s installed in an Information

Transfer Building or Main Access Node will be capable of 288 strand terminations regardless of cable size being installed. All terminations shall be fusion spliced to pre-manufactured cassettes with factory pigtails unless otherwise approved by the maintaining organization. No mechanical terminations shall be used to terminate OSP FOCA.

2.3.3. Fiber Optic Splice Enclosures: All fiber optic OSP underground splices shall be encased in a dome type enclosure with a 25-foot service loop for the main cable and 25-foot for each cable serviced by the splice case. Provide an additional 25-foot for racking of cables and splice case. Additionally, every other maintenance hole starting from the entrance MH shall have a 25-foot service loop installed. (Ex. Preformed Line Product Coyote Dome Fiber Optic Splice

Closure or equivalent). Direct buried fiber splices shall NOT be allowed for any permanent or temporary communications requirements or fix actions.

2.3.4. Copper Cables: OSP copper core cables shall be PE-89 OSP Telephone Cable with an expanded polyethylene (Foam Skin) and external layer of solid, high-density polyethylene. Fiber and copper cabling shall not be installed within the same duct system, pathway or mesh/inner ducts at any point. Copper design intra-building and cross-connects terminals from the Point-of-Present (POP) or DMARC campus backbone for house cabling terminals shall utilize CAT 6 plenum rated UTP for connection/terminations. CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling solution are not acceptable.

2.3.5. Copper Cable Terminations: OSP copper cable shall be terminated on a Protected

Entrance Terminal (PET) 110 type/710 splice connectors or 388 central office connectors with primary protector blocks equipped with 5-pin solid state or gas protector module accessories installed.

2.3.6. Copper Cable Splice Enclosures: All copper cable OSP underground splices shall be encased in an appropriate size and type enclosure and installed IAW manufacturer installation guidelines (Ex. Preformed Line Armadillo Stainless Steel Splice Enclosure or equivalent). For

Copper OSP no service loop/slack shall be allowed at the terminal or within MH. Direct buried cables shall be spliced above ground only in a buried distribution terminal or cabinet for ease of maintenance. Note: Fiber and Copper splices shall be installed in Pre-cast concrete maintenance hand holes to accommodate the splice case(s) and required splicing service and racking loops/materials.

NOTE: Some splice enclosures may require re-enterable encapsulation compound and shall be determined by the maintaining organization.

2.3.7. Backboards: Fire rated Backboards shall be provided on a minimum of two adjacent walls in the telecommunication spaces. (Backboards) Provide void-free, interior grade A-C plywood

3/4 inch thick 4’ by 8’ feet. Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process. Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible. Paint applied over fire retardant backboard shall be UL 723 fire retardant paint. Provide label including paint manufacturer, date painted, UL listing and name of Installer.

When painted, paint label and Fire Stamp shall be clearly visible. Backboards shall be permanently fastened to the wall by means of wall anchors utilizing stainless steel hardware with a flat head bolt. Finished installation shall be flush. Drywall screws or any other screws types are not acceptable.

2.3.8. Maintenance Holes: All Maintenance Holes (MH) shall be pre-cast reinforced concrete, multi-directional type with cast-in single or multiple plastic terminators to accept the conduits.

Thin concrete knockout sections may be provided for terminating multiple-bore conduits. New

MHs shall be placed to support the locations of junction points, offsets, load points, and curvature in the duct line. The contractor shall form and install a 1 foot wide x 8 inch deep concrete perimeter around new maintenance holes being installed. The contractor shall ensure the appropriate MHs number is permanently stenciled by the application of paint, on the inside top interior within the first 12 inches with a number designated by the 96 CS/SCOW Cable

Maintenance. All new ducts shall be permanently stenciled by the application of paint on the wall above each duct back and in each building and maintenance hole indicating the connecting building/maintenance hole at the other end of the duct (for example, “To MH-200”). All MHs shall be installed IAW all applicable industry standards.

2.3.8.1 All MHs shall be equipped with corrosion-resistant pulling irons and cable racks that are grounded and a sump for drainage.

2.3.8.2 All MHs shall be installed on a leveled, crushed, washed, gravel base of sufficient depth, a minimum thickness of 6 inches under the entire structure and extending past foundation or all outer edges by 3 inches or more, to allow for drainage and stability. In cantonment areas that have or will potentially have multiple cables, they shall not be spaced more than 600’ apart using the ground plane view. In sparsely populated areas (i.e. range test area) containing only fiber cables, they may be spaced up to 800’ apart using the ground plane view, providing spacing does not exceed the manufactures recommended pulling tension for the cables being installed. MHs shall be placed closer together to accommodate distribution designs when needed. Placed IAW ASTM C891-11 and all other applicable industry and local standards. Accessories shall be designed and provided for use IAW RUS

Bulletin 1751F-643, and RUS Bulletin 1753F-151 to support the weight of the cable(s) and splice case(s).

NOTE: Precast polymer concrete or combination of polymers supporting communications cyber infrastructure shall not be utilized on Eglin AFB.

2.3.8.3. New construction shall have a maintenance hole installed within 50-foot of facility telecommunication entrance, MTR or demarcation point. Furthermore, existing or new conduit feeding a MH or located beyond 50-foot and servicing an Information Transfer

Building or Critical Edge Building shall be concrete encased. Additionally, a concrete cap is required when infrastructure backbone cables enter the facility within 40-foot of each other to truly support backbone diversity and protection.

2.3.9. Maintenance Hole Grounding: MH shall be grounded in accordance with RUS 1751F

802 and NEC, Article 25, the resistance for OSP grounding shall be nominally 25 ohms. All new

MHs installed shall include ground rods and bonding ribbon. The surface mounted bonding ribbon may only be omitted when the following conditions apply:

2.3.9.1 MHs are designed and constructed with an integral ground system with all ironwork bonded together.

2.3.9.2 MHs are identified as containing an integral ground system with a manufacturer’s label.

2.3.10. Main Distribution Manholes: The preferred main distribution manholes system interior size is 12 ft. (length) x 6 ft. (width) x 7 ft. (height) and shall have a load rating of HS-20 for heavy vehicular traffic. (Deviations from this size must be pre-approved by the 96 CS)

2.3.11. Sub-Distribution Maintenance Holes: Other size approved for sub-distribution systems depending on location and project design are pre-cast reinforced concrete interior size 3 ft. (width) x 5 ft. (length) x 4 ft. (height) and shall have a load rating of HS-20 for heavy vehicular traffic. (Deviations from this size must be pre-approved by the 96 CS) Maintenance holes shall be equipped with all accessories to provide complete system:

2.3.11.1. Torsion assisted rectangular diamond plate covers

2.3.11.2. Self-latching stainless steel slam locks

2.3.11.3. 1/8” raised letters stating “COMMUNICATIONS”

2.3.11.4. Cable racks, a sump pan insert, and a grounding/bonding system

2.3.12. Concrete Encasement: In new construction, the duct system shall be concrete-encased in all main cantonment areas. At a minimum, the duct system shall be encased under all traffic areas;

where any bend/sweep exceeds 10 degrees in any direction; in any stream/drainage area subject to washing out; and in major construction zones. Concrete encasement of the ducts for a “core path” shall be required where no alternate paths are present. Concrete encased duct, galvanized

RSC, pipe casings, or HDPE duct placed by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) shall also be placed under all paved road surfaces and certain heavy traffic non-surfaced roads as documented in the design package. Concrete forms shall be utilized when encasing ducts into a maintenance hole to limit blockage of empty duct knockouts or windows in the maintenance hole. The encasement/pipe shall be extended a minimum of 6 feet beyond the roadbed for all road crossings.

The installer shall use only one brand of Portland cement that conforms to American Society for

Testing and Materials (ASTM) C 150. The concrete shall be a wet type mix and shall be placed in such a manner as to ensure the concrete completely surrounds all ducts and that no air or voids are trapped in the mix. (A dry bag of ready-mix type cement that has not been mixed with water but has been dumped in the trench is not acceptable.) Prior to pouring any concrete over the duct, the installer shall obtain the signature of the on-site U.S. Government 96 CS/QAR representative to signify the acceptability of the duct placement and spacing. Concrete used to encase conduits shall be a minimum compressive strength of 20,700 kPa (3,000 PSI).

2.3.13. Duct Placement: New ducts shall be swept down and installed in the lowest available duct positions within the lowest available duct window in the MH. Duct placement shall not prevent placement of future ducts in the upper duct positions. Conduits shall terminate in bell ends or duct terminators at the point of entrance into the MHs and buildings. Main conduits entering poured-in-place or precast MHs shall be located in the lower portion of the end wall and centered between end walls. Conduits entering side walls shall be located a minimum of 4 inches from the end walls that are located farthest from the central office or serving node. Clearances of 12 inches should be maintained between main conduit formations and the roofs or floors of

MHs. Unless the construction drawings indicate otherwise, wall recesses shall be provided at conduit entrances. Subsidiary conduits entering MHs shall be located to provide clearances of 4 inches from roofs and adjacent walls.

2.3.14. Four Inch Duct Fill: A minimum of one 4 inch or larger conduit/duct installed in any given duct bank/system shall be populated with three each, three inch, three cell geotextile for maximum cable placement. (Other sizes/options may be used only with 96 CS pre-approval.)

When installing conduits near other ducts or electrical, installers shall provide a minimum concrete separation of 3 inches or dirt separation of 12 inches. When installing conduits/ducts parallel other utilities, provide separation of 6 and 12 inches respectively. Other direct buried or underground utilities systems shall not be installed above or over-the-top any communications cables.

2.3.15. Rerouting of Existing Ducts: Existing ducts shall be joined to new MHs (pre- cast or cast-in-place) by rerouting the designated ducts from the demolished or abandoned MH to the new MH. Rerouting shall begin 30 feet from the old MH, to allow for standard bending radius and pulling tension. Continuity of operations on the affected cables shall be maintained during the duct rerouting actions.

2.3.16. Pull String, Rope, and Tape: A pull string, pull rope, or pull tape rated at not less than

600- lbs (2700-newtons (N)) tensile strength shall be installed in each new individual conduit, duct, and/or sub-duct. A minimum of 5 feet shall be provided at each end of the conduit. The string/rope/tape shall be coiled and secured to the closest manhole rack or pulling eye in such a manner as to prevent it from being accidentally pulled back into the duct.

2.3.17. Plugs: All ducts, sub-ducts, HDPE roll pipes and, inner-ducts, whether main or subsidiary runs, shall be plugged using universal duct plugs or removable putty sealants in all MHs, hand holes, and building entrances. Foam sealant is not acceptable in a building. Outdoor-rated ducts

(sub-ducts, etc.) entering a building will be fire-stopped IAW the National Electrical Code, local codes, and per manufacturer’s instructions.

2.3.18. Duct and Acoustical Sealants: The area between the entrance conduits and the penetrated floors and/or walls of a building or MH shall be sealed to be waterproof or shall be fire-stopped as appropriate. Use of hydraulic cement between the duct and wall is acceptable for waterproofing the duct entry point.

2.3.19. Duct Tie-downs: Duct systems to be concrete-encased shall be tied down to eliminate movement of the duct system during the placement of concrete. All sections of conduit systems to be concrete-encased shall be tied down using an industry- recognized method such as metal rods (four stakes) and metal strapping (for securing the duct system). The metal strapping shall be wrapped completely around the conduit structure and securely attached to the metal rods. The metal rods shall be a minimum of ¼-inch thick. Rods will be driven into the ground a minimum depth of 12 inches the ducts shall be tied down every 10 feet or closer

2.3.20. Conduit Spacers: Spacers shall be installed at minimum of one spacer every 5 feet on center. The duct shall not be damaged, cracked, or crushed prior to or during installation:

2.3.20.1. Ensure the integrity of the orientation of the duct bank between MHs. Do not allow the ducts to twist or tangle between MHs.

2.3.20.2. Ducts that are classified as stub-outs shall be plugged inside the MH or building;

tagged, identifying them as stub-outs; and capped on the far end to prevent soil and water from entering the duct. An orange communications locator ball shall be placed at the stub-out end location to facilitate future locating of the stub-out.

2.3.21. Joints and Connectors: Joints and Connectors. Ducts shall be joined using manufacturer specific requirements and industry standard such as RUS/ANSI/TIA, to ensure complete end-to-end water tight system and connections. Joints shall not be damaged when pulled past the joint.

Joints between dissimilar types of ducts (PVC, HDPE, galvanized steel pipe (GSP), EB, DB, etc.)

shall use the appropriate connectors designed for the purpose of providing a seal between the ducts and preventing damage to cables pulled through these joints. All joint surfaces shall be prepared

IAW the manufacturer’s instructions, and, at a minimum, the mating surfaces shall be wiped clean before they are joined. Locating marker balls shall be placed at all HDPE splice points or duct system repairs.

2.3.22. Bends and Sweeps: Accomplish changes in the direction of runs exceeding a total of 10 degrees, either vertically or horizontally, by long sweeping bends having a minimum radius of 20 feet. Long sweeps may be made up of one or more curved or straight sections and/or combinations thereof. Bends made manually shall not reduce the internal diameter of the conduit. There shall be no more than the equivalent of two 90-degree bends (180 degrees total) between pull points, including offsets and kicks with a curvature radius of less than 10 feet. Back-to-back 90-degree bends shall not be utilized.

The following definitions apply:

2.3.22.1. 90-degree bend: Any radius bends in a piece of pipe that changes the direction of the pipe by 90 degrees.

2.3.22.2. Kick: A bend in a piece of pipe, usually less than 45 degrees, made to change the direction of the pipe.

2.3.22.3. Offset: Two bends usually having the same degree of bend, made to avoid and obstruction blocking the run of the pipe.

2.3.22.4. 90-degree sweep: A bend that exceeds the manufacturer’s standard size 90-degree bend (e.g., 24 inches is standard for 4-inch conduit).

2.3.22.5. Back-to-back 90-degree bend: Any two 90-degree bends placed closer together than 10 feet in a conduit run. Utilize radius-manufactured bends to the maximum extent possible. Manufactured bends may be used on subsidiary/lateral conduits at the riser pole or building entrance. Manufactured bends shall have a minimum radius of 10 times the internal diameter of the conduit IAW Chapter 9 of the National Electrical Code and the ANSI/TIA-

758 standard. Bends and sweeps shall be concrete-encased to protect the duct from the pressures developed while pulling cables. Where a duct enters a building and sweeps up through a floor slab, galvanized RSC shall be used. For ducts transitioning from the lower duct window of a maintenance hole to the nominal trench depth, the transition shall be accomplished in no less than 30 linear feet from the maintenance hole in order to reduce the radius of the bends. The duct shall be concrete-encased in the transition area.

2.3.23. Section Lengths: Without prior U.S. Government approval, the section length of conduit shall not exceed 600 feet between pulling points in main conduit runs. The section length of duct is limited mainly by the size of the cable to be pulled into it and by the number of bends it shall contain.

2.3.24. Minimum Duct Bank Sizing: Duct bank sizing shall be determined with each design review:

2.3.24.1. The minimum sizing for new duct banks is listed below. The total number of conduits required shall be determined, including existing conduits, conduits installed by this effort, and known future requirements, along with 50 percent of this total for spares.

2.3.24.2. Ducts between the cable vault and the first maintenance hole shall be based upon the size of the switch, the number of outside cable pairs served from the switch location, the

FO requirements, and future growth.

2.3.24.3. A main duct run includes the maintenance holes and ducts from a DCO or no and provides the pathways for large feeder cables and/or core FOCs. New main duct runs shall consist of a minimum of 6-way, 4-inch duct banks.

2.3.24.4. A lateral duct run is defined as a minor branch run from the main duct run between maintenance holes. New lateral duct runs shall be a minimum of four-way, 4-inch duct banks.

2.3.24.5. Entrance ducts are defined as ducts from a maintenance hole or hand hole to an

Edge- Building (EB). New EB entrance ducts shall be a minimum of two-way, 4-inch duct bank.

2.3.24.6. Entrance conduits in minor buildings, as listed in the design package, shall be a minimum of two-way, 2-inch ducts if the entrance cables are less than one inch in diameter and if less than 40 percent of the duct area shall be used.

2.3.24.7. In accordance with the National Electrical Code, cables entering a building from the outside and not rated for inside plant use may not extend beyond 50 feet from the cable’s point of entry into the building. The point of entry is defined as the point at which the cable penetrates the exterior wall or floor. The point of entry for metallic cables may be extended beyond the 50-foot limitation by using either rigid metal conduit (RMC) or IMC, both of which shall be grounded. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used for extending the point of entry of metallic cables (transmission media, shields, or strength members). The point of entry for non- metallic cables may be extended using EMT or PVC. Refer to the National

Electrical Code, Sections 770.50 and 800.50.

2.3.25. Depth of Cover: At least 36 inches of cover are required above the top of the duct bank. At least 24 inches of cover are required under roads or sidewalks (if duct is concrete-encased). For ducts installed in solid rock, the cover shall consist of at least 6 inches of concrete. If rock is encountered below grade, the minimum cover above the concrete-encased duct shall be 12 inches.

2.3.26. Trench Width: The installer shall engineer the trench width to the minimum width required to support the size of the duct bank being installed. When installing ducts, the trench width depends on the number of ducts, size of ducts, arrangement of ducts, and space around ducts (at least 2 inches). Additional width may be required to work in deep trenches or with large-count duct banks.

Shoring of walls or sloping shall be performed as required by the OSHA and/or local requirements.

The trench width for direct buried conduit shall be of sufficient width to permit tamping of dirt on the sides of the conduit formation.

2.3.27. Split Duct: Pre-manufactured split ducts shall be of adequate material and approved by the

96 CS/QAR. Installation shall be done IAW all manufacturer and industry standards.

2.3.28. Existing Ducts. Existing vacant ducts that are to be used in new cable installations, as defined in the design package, shall be cleaned and tested with a test mandrel to detect any obstructions, collapsed ducts, or duct inconsistencies. The installer may need to repair damaged ducts.

2.3.29. Warning Tape: Shall be installed IAW all applicable standards.

2.3.30. Marking/Warning Tape: The tape shall be a minimum of three inches wide and orange in color with the appropriate warning message and shall not be utilized as the sole tracing capability.

Locating tape/wire shall be installed 18 inches above any communications cable or duct system.

Copper wire installed in self-supporting duct shall be minimum 14 gauge and shall not be utilized as the sole tracing capability.

2.3.31. Trace-Safe (or Equivalent): Install 24 inch below finished grade directly over the duct banks and 12 inch below the 'marking/warning tape'. All new Trace-Safe (or equivalent) systems installed shall use an approved splice, termination end, connectors, etc… where needed and an approved label installed at all wire ends. Each wire end shall be secured to the MHs walls within 6 inches of the top of the maintenance hole, accessible without having to enter the hole and not connected to grounds. The tracer shall be secured to the MHs wall and tagged with a label so indicating it as a "Duct Tracer Wire to xxx - Do Not Remove (where xxx is the other end of the wire)." Tracer wire entering any facility shall be grounded IAW applicable standards.

2.3.32. Tracer Wire: Install ½ inch duct with a single 14 AWG minimum copper wire. Copper wire shall be continuous throughout duct system and secured to the MHs walls within 6 inches of the top of the MHs, accessible without having to enter the hole and not connected to grounds. The tracer will be secured to the MHs wall and tagged with a label so indicating it as a "Duct Tracer

Wire to xxx - Do Not Remove” (where xxx is the other end of the wire). Tracer wire entering any facility shall be grounded IAW applicable standards. Any deviations from this section requires 96

CS/QAR approval.

2.3.34. Marker Poles: Route markers shall be installed two at every maintenance hole. Additional markers are required along all communications pathways at a Max of 500 feet, line- of-sight or less; whichever is shorter and/or at each change in route direction, on both sides of street crossings. Stenciled at the top section of each marker pole:

“CONTACT EGLIN BASE COMMUNICATIONS

PRIOR TO EXCAVATION AT 882.2581”

2.3.35. Duct and Conduit Mandrelling Requirements

2.3.35.1. Mandrel inspections are a requirement under industry standards for quality control.

Prime/Contractor of record shall provide reports on all mandrel tests accomplished for record to ensure compliance with industry standards noted herein.

2.3.35.2. New ducts in main and subsidiary duct runs shall be mandreled before pulling anything into the duct system. If a design will require installing new cable in existing, empty duct, the OSP designer should consider requiring a mandrel test of the existing duct before installing the cable to verify that the duct is usable.

2.3.35.3. Prior to pouring concrete over the duct, the installer shall obtain the signature of the on-site 96 CS representative to signify the acceptability of the conduit mandrelling, placement and spacing.

2.3.35.4. Duct Cleaning: Duct shall be cleaned with an assembly that consists of a flexible mandrel (manufacturers standard product in lengths recommended for the specific size and type of duct) that is 1/4 inch less than inside diameter of duct, 2 wire brushes, and a rag. The cleaning assembly shall be pulled through conduit a minimum of two times or until less than a volume of 8 cubic inches of debris is expelled from the duct. Do not install cables in ducts without an approved witness test and written approval of the 96 CS

Chapter 3

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit all applicable deliverables and test reports and as-built for review 15 duty days prior to final test and acceptance inspection to the 96 CS/SCXP, Projects and

Requirements work center.

3.1. Verification Tests

3.1.1. Copper cabling shall be tested 100% (All Pairs) for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors, and between conductors and shield, if cable has overall shield. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but prior to being cross-connected.

3.1.2. Factory Reel Test/Inspection: The contractor shall submit all applicable reel tests/physical inspection reports of factory cable verifying condition upon delivery.

3.1.3. Pre- Installation Tests: The contractor shall perform and provide all pre-installation tests before installing any ISP/OSP cabling. The contractor shall physically inspect reel after delivery. Pre and Post installation testing requirements are listed below.

NOTE: Optical fibers or copper cable(s) found with damage or defective strands or pairs, shall be replaced (from end to end) and will not be accepted by 96 CS/QAR.

3.1.4. Copper Testing: End-to-end testing for Unshielded Twisted Pair/Screened Twisted

Pair (UTP/ScTP) copper shall be conducted for 100% of pairs and shall identify any discrepancies. All new UTP/ScTP copper installations shall be free from any and all cable faults or splicer’s errors to allow for 100% cable usage. Category 6 network wiring will require additional tests such as DB loss, head room, wire map, and attenuation. The test results shall be documented, corrections implemented and retesting conducted and documented as required. In addition, documentation shall be presented to show the length of the cable between the telecommunications room and the work area. Testing shall be per industry standards.

NOTE: Test results shall reflect the wiring scheme that was selected during design/installation

(i.e. 568A or 568B). Copper test equipment must be calibrated within one year of installation. All test cables shall be factory made.

3.1.5. Fiber Testing: All testing shall be accomplished IAW all applicable industry standards. Attenuation testing for optical fiber shall be performed and documented 1) from manufacturer, 2) upon delivery acceptance/prior to installation, 3) after cable placement/post installation and 4) after all splicing/end terminations have been completed. Any errors or above allowable loss readings will be repaired to bring the faulted fibers to within acceptable parameters. No additional splicing will be allowed in lieu of fiber end-to-end replacement due to manufacturer or installation damage. All strands are to be usable and free of errors providing 100% cable usage. Test Results: Certification of the cable(s) being tested is required to ensure it meets/exceeds requirements.

3.1.6. Perform 100% verification acceptance test for single-mode and multi-mode optical fibers, (all strands) end-to-end attenuation tests IAW OFSTP-14, OFSTP-7, TIA-568-C.3 and TIA-

526-7.

3.1.6.1. Installer shall use Tier One Testing using an Optical Power Meter and Light Source for all Inside Plant (ISP) single-mode and multi-mode optical fibers. Fiber test equipment must be calibrated within one year of installation.

3.1.6.2. Installer shall use Tier Two Testing using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

(OTDR) for all Outside Plant (OSP) single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber in a bi-directional manner. Fiber test equipment must be calibrated within one year of installation.

All launch and test cables shall be factory made with lengths for OTDR 150 meters

(SM/MM) and light source/power meter 7-feet (SM/MM).

NOTE: Optical fibers or copper cable(s) found with damage or defective strands or pairs will not be accepted by 96 CS/QAR and shall be replaced (from end to end).

3.2. As-Built Documentation: The installer shall provide accurate As-Built documentation of the entire install (i.e. rack elevations, cable route drawings “T-Sheets”). The Telecommunications

Contractor(s) of Record shall maintain “red-lined” drawings at the job site under direct control of the Site POC. The red lines shall represent changes made.

As a minimum, the following information will be on each drawing for OSP/ISP requirements

3.2.1. Accurate, reasonable facsimile of the OSP/ISP cable pathways and maintenance hole duct/cable tray system as installed.

3.2.2.Accurate, reasonable facsimile of the building floor plan

3.2.3. Room and area numbers assigned for identification purposes

3.2.4. Location and designation of all MTRs/TRs

3.2.5. Telecommunication Room Layout diagram for all MTRs/TRs

3.2.6. Location and designation of all work area outlets installed

3.2.7. Rack elevations

3.2.8. Location of all vertical/horizontal penetrations

3.2.9. Routes for all cables, including horizontal, tie, and backbone

3.2.10. Location of vertical/horizontal penetrations through firewalls/floors

3.2.11.Geospatial data of new outside plant distribution system with accuracy of the GPS points no more than 15-30cm (6-12”) after differential correction/post-processing.

3.3. Shape Files: The installer shall provide Global Positioning System (GPS) collected OSP infrastructure features and communications pathways attribute, metadata, and location information shall be converted to, stored, and submitted in an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)

Shape File format. The shape files must be compatible with the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning

System (CIPS) Visualization Component (CVC) web-based application. The shape files shall have a geospatial reference (.prj, .dbf, .shp, .shx and .cor) files included that specifies the parameters of the coordinate system. (See Attachment A for more information)

NOTE: Installer(s) shall coordinate with the 96 CS/SCXP office through a Request for

Information (RFI) to ensure they have the latest data dictionary before accomplishing any project

GIS actions. The accuracy of the GPS points shall be no more than 15-30 cm (6-12”) after differential correction/post-processing. Local Geospatial Data Format:

Coordinate system: UTM

Zone: 16 North

Datum: NAD 1983(conus)

Coordinate units: Meters

Altitude units: Meters

Altitude Reference: HAE

3.4. Test and Acceptance Documentation (AFTO 747): The Contractor shall submit all test reports and as-built deliverables for review 15 duty days prior to final test and acceptance inspection. The test reports shall show the tests performed to verify compliance with the specified performance criteria. Test reports shall include record of the physical parameters verified during testing.